Unisex Name
Lin
"Can mean 'beautiful' or 'pure' in Chinese, or is a short form of Linda/Lindsey"
Ranked #13399 for baby names
About the Name Lin
Meaning
Can mean 'beautiful' or 'pure' in Chinese, or is a short form of Linda/Lindsey
Origin
Chinese/EnglishGender
Unisex
First Letter
LBoy Rank
#13399
Girl Rank
#14471
Lin is a unisex name of Chinese/English origin. The name means "Can mean 'beautiful' or 'pure' in Chinese, or is a short form of Linda/Lindsey" and Currently ranked #13399 in popularity in the United States. It is commonly used for both boys and girls. Browse more names starting with L or explore other Chinese/English names.
Popularity Over Time
#474 1950
#308 1960
#83 1970
#118 1980
#84 1990
#145 2000
#125 2010
#61 2020
Source: U.S. Social Security Administration baby names data (public domain). Lower rank numbers indicate greater popularity.
Famous People Named Lin
- LM Lin-Manuel Miranda (composer/playwright)